A good music video can make history. Visuals like 'Take on Me,' 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' are arguably more famous than most modern movies. However, taking inspiration from Hollywood films can actually make a good video great. Just take the new video for 'Thank U, Next' by Ariana Grande. It's a fun and charming visual, with nods to films like 'Mean Girls' and 'Legally Blonde.'

Check out this list of music videos based on movies, and discover the inspirations behind history's greatest visuals.

Michael Jackson: 'Thriller' - The 'Thriller' video was directed by John Landis, who also directed 'An American Werewolf in London.' Jackson loved the film, and was inspired to contact the director to replicate the horror spoof.

Madonna: 'Material Girl' - The video is a tribute to 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,' a musical comedy starring Monroe and Jane Russell. Specifically, Madonna was inspired by Monroe's performance of 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend.'

Marilyn Manson: 'Dope Hat' - Manson took the most disturbing elements of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,' repurposing it into a freaky music video. Instead of rivers of chocolate, Manson sails down a river of blood.

Iggy Azalea: 'Fancy' feat. Charli XCX - Iggy Azalea had a hit with 'Fancy,' which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. With some help from Charli XCX, the rapper topped the charts in three different countries.

Smashing Pumpkins: 'Tonight, Tonight' - They may not be making that much noise nowadays, but The Smashing Pumpkins were once an essential rock band of the '90s. Their video for 'Tonight, Tonight' won six MTV Video Music Awards in 1996.

Kanye West: 'Fade' feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Post Malone - West went for a house sound on this single, which featured Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone. However, the music video (starring Teyana Taylor, left) may be more famous that the actual song.

'Thank U, Next': more music videos based on movies

Ariana Grande isn't the only artist who's inspired by Hollywood

A good music video can make history. Visuals like 'Take on Me,' 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' are arguably more famous than most modern movies. However, taking inspiration from Hollywood films can actually make a good video great. Just take the new video for 'Thank U, Next' by Ariana Grande. It's a fun and charming visual, with nods to films like 'Mean Girls' and 'Legally Blonde.'

Check out this list of music videos based on movies, and discover the inspirations behind history's greatest visuals.